Kolasib NGOs threaten to block NH-54

Kolasib (ZoramObserver.com): Kolasib District All NGO Committee threatened to block National Highway 54 connecting Mizoram with Assam in protest against the transfer order of a surgeon at Kolasib district hospital.

Leaders of Kolasib District All NGO Committee said that road blockade on National Highway-54 would be staged unless the government revoke a transfer order of Dr Zothansanga Zadeng, a surgeon at the district hospital latest by Monday.

Earlier on Thursday and Friday, the NGO committee had imposed a strike on all government offices in Kolasib town demanding the state government to revoke the transfer order.

The statement also condemned the action of MZP and JAC of Kolasib district and said that all possible efforts would be taken so that the doctor immediately transferred and joined Serchhip District Hospital.

Co-Editor, Zoramobserver.com. Mr. Khojol is a journalist based in Aizawl, Mizoram. He writes for various national and regional media houses. In his free time, he can be caught reading books and watching movies.